long Chinese-style unlined robe
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
a long Chinese-style unlined robe; cheongsam; changshan
informalA traditional Chinese garment, typically worn by men, that is ankle-length and has a straight collar and side slits. Can be seen as a more formal or traditional version of a long shirt/jacket. The "儿" (r) suffix is typical in Beijing and Northern Mandarin, indicating a colloquial/endearing tone.
Lǎo老
Běi北
jīng京
rén人
yǐ以
qián前
cháng常
chuān穿
dà大
guà褂
r儿
。
Old Beijingers used to often wear long Chinese robes.
Shuō说
xiàng相
sheng声
de的
yǎn演
yuán员
yī一
bān般
chuān穿
shēn深
sè色
de的
dà大
guà褂
r儿
。
Crosstalk performers usually wear dark-colored long robes.
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Zhè这
jiàn件
dà大
guà褂
r儿
shì是
sī丝
chóu绸
zuò做
de的
，
fēi非
cháng常
shū舒
fu服
。
This long robe is made of silk and is very comfortable.